Setting Up the Duo VPN

Summary

How to set up Duo VPN

Solution

To solve this issue, do the following:

1. Download Duo Mobile to your phone from your app store.  The link to those stores is below:
   Google Play Store Link
   Apple Store
   
2. Open the Duo Mobile application and click “Set up account.” ***Please make sure notifications are enabled***
3. Click “Use a QR code.”
4. Once you receive your activation email from Duo Security, open it and follow the instructions.
   
5. Scan the QR code in the activation email.
6. Your CEC account is now linked to the Duo authenticator.
7. Open the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client from your laptop.
   • Click Start and type Cisco. The client will populate, and you can open it from here.
     
8. In the Cisco AnyConnect Client, click Connect to CEC SSL VPN.
   • HQ CEC SSL VPN is the backup connection path.
     
9. Enter your CEC login credentials in the pop up.
   
   
   1. This action will trigger the approval notification from the Duo Mobile application installed on your phone. Press Approve.
10. ***Important note. Only press Approve in the Duo Mobile application if it initiated by your action. Other notifications could be the result of a malicious actor. If for any reason you receive unprovoked Duo notifications to authenticate, please open a ticket with the IT Support Desk at CEC Support Team
11. Finally, click Accept on the Cisco AnyConnect banner. You are now connected to the VPN.